AI-based Collision Avoidance System To Evade Vessel Collisions
The oceans consist of 71% of the earth’s surface, so one would think they would be big enough to enable ships to avoid each other.
Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Not a week...
Stowaways Detained from Oil Tanker by Special Forces in UK
British special forces stormed a Greek-operated oil tanker in the English channel on Sunday to wrestle control of the vessel from seven stowaways.
The stowaways had threatened the crew in a suspected hijacking.
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Cargo Ship Contacts Embankment
Cargo ship contacted embankment and containers fell overboard, Hong Kong, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Cargo ship KAM SHUN 338 with cargo of containers ran onto Stonecutters Island embankment, Hong Kong, early in the morning Oct...
Demand Ahead for Vaccine Transport by Reefer Container Shipping
Buoyant reefer trades could provide an opening for niche players to challenge the major container lines.
Refrigerated markets have proved more resilient to the pandemic and economic downturn than other cargo types, according...
Ro-ro Cargo Ship Sank After a Distress Call
Passenger ro-ro cargo ship issued a distress signal after getting caught in rough weather in Taiwan Strait, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Passenger ro-ro cargo ship SEATRAN FERRY 12 (ex- OLIVE MARU NO.8) got caught in...
NYK Bulk Carrier Rescues Distressed Sailors
NYK group dry bulk carrier rescues Sailors off the coast of Indonesia, reports Seanews.
Distressed sailors rescued
Six sailors in distress off the east coast of Kalimantan Island, Indonesia were rescued on Oct 18 by Sagar...
Studies Soil Blood Group Link With COVID Risk
According to a Science Alert report, research is coalescing around the idea that people with Type O blood may have a slight advantage during this pandemic.
O Blood Group People Have Lower Risk?
Two studies published...
Green Fuels To Achieve IMO2030 Decarbonization Goals
Transition to IMO 2020 considered successful and testing of alternative fuels has started.
By 2030, carbon dioxide emissions should be reduced by at least 40% from 2008 levels, and by 50% by 2050.
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Dense Fog Leads To Collision Of Vessels
DMAIB has issued a summary report on the collision between the Danish passenger ship EXPRESS 1 and the Polish tour boat BALTIC CONDOR off Rønne on 10 May 2019. Due to the dense fog...
Tanker Sued for $225mil After Contacting Oil Platform
Offshore drilling company Cox Operating LLC sued Turkish manager of a Suezmax tanker ATINA for an alleged contact with COX’s oil platform.
COX is claiming $225 mil compensation for serious damages sustained by...